Sun
How is the amount of energy from the sun that falls on a square meter of the Earth's surface in one second, usually measured?
Solar irradiance
Minimum wind speed required for a wind turbine to start generating electricity is called?
Cut-in speed
What is the term for the energy that is stored in water when it is raised to a height above its original level?
Potential energy
What is the name for the electrical device that converts AC to DC?
Rectifier
What is the term for a wave that occurs in deep water where the water depth is greater than half of the wavelength?
Deep water wave
What is the name for a type of solar power generation system that uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a small area, generating high temperatures that drive a turbine to produce electricity?
Solar thermal power generation system
The mechanism that allows a wind turbine to turn and face into the wind is called?
Yaw control
What is the name for the devices that are used to generate electricity from the movement of tidal currents?
Tidal stream devices
Which transmission system is more efficient for transmitting electrical power over transmission lines for distance greater than 600km?
HVDC
What is the name for the devices that convert the kinetic energy of ocean waves into electrical power by capturing the motion of the wave?
Wave activated bodies
What is the name of the process used by solar panels to find and operate at their highest power output level, which is dependent on the intensity of the light hitting the solar panel?
Maximum Power Point Tracking
What is the term for the mechanism that allows the angle of the blades on a wind turbine to be adjusted to optimize energy production?
Pitch control
What is the name of the biggest tidal barrage in the UK, which was proposed to be built across the Severn Estuary and generate a significant portion of the UK's electricity needs?
Severn barrage
What is the name of the device that is commonly used in power systems to provide galvanic isolation and change the voltage level of an AC electrical signal?
Transformers
What is the name of the device that uses a column of air trapped in a chamber to convert the kinetic energy of ocean waves into electrical power?
Oscillating water column
What is the term used to describe a type of solar panel that is made from a single crystal of silicon, giving it high efficiency and a uniform appearance?
Monocrystalline solar panels
What type of generator is commonly used in modern wind turbines, which does not require a gearbox?
What is the name of the hydroelectric power generation system that uses excess electricity to pump water uphill to a storage reservoir, which is then released to generate electricity during periods of high demand?
Pumped storage
What is the name for the device used to prevent ice buildup on overhead power lines, which uses electricity to heat the conductors and melt the ice?
Deicer
What is the term for the technique used to anchor wave energy converters in place to ensure that they remain in the desired location despite the movement of ocean waves?
What are the standard test conditions for solar PV?
Temperature of 25°C, solar irradiance of 1000 W/m²
What is the term for the phenomenon where a decrease in grid frequency leads to a reduction in the power output of a wind turbine?
Frequency-power droop
What is the term for the standby generating capacity that is kept in reserve by electricity grid operators to ensure stability and reliability of the grid during sudden changes in demand?
Spinning reserve
What is the full form of the acronym STATCOM, which refers to a device used to regulate voltage on electrical power grids?
Static Synchronous Compensator
What are the two primary forms of control used in wave energy converters to optimize the amount of power captured from ocean waves?
Latching and reactive loading control